Judge sorry over 'thickness' commentsA District Court judge has apologised for comments on the “thickness” of Tyrone people during a sitting in Monaghan last week…Wed May 21 2008 - 01:00
3,000 plasma TVs seized in Co KildareThousands of stolen plasma television sets have been seized by gardai investigating organised crime.Tue May 20 2008 - 01:00
Roads star rating to be unveiledThousands of kilometres of roads across Ireland are to be given a star rating on how dangerous they are in the event of a crash…Tue May 20 2008 - 01:00
Man shot dead in Co Cavan houseGardaí have begun a murder investigation after a man was shot dead as he slept in his house in Belturbet, Co Cavan early this…Tue May 20 2008 - 01:00
Martin 'ambitious' for cluster bomb conference outcomeIreland is seeking an “ambitious outcome” from the international conference on cluster bombs which has started in Dublin, Minister…Mon May 19 2008 - 01:00
AA urges politicians to solve 'mystery' of diesel pricesMOTORING LOBBY group AA Ireland has called on the Government and the European Commission to investigate the rising cost of diesel…Sat May 17 2008 - 01:00
State pledges EUR1m in emergency aid to assist earthquake relief effortsCHINA: IRELAND YESTERDAY pledged €1 million in emergency aid to help Chinese earthquake relief.Fri May 16 2008 - 01:00
Campaign for rural broadband launchedThe failure to deliver broadband to many rural areas of the country has had major social and economic costs, a conference was…Fri May 16 2008 - 01:00
Man dead after Fethard house fireA man has been found dead after a house fire in Co Tipperary early this morning.Fri May 16 2008 - 01:00
Cowen to kick-start public service overhaulTaoiseach Brian Cowen is to appoint a task force to examine how the public service can be overhauled.Fri May 16 2008 - 01:00
AA seeks diesel price investigationMotoring lobby group AA Ireland has called on the Government and the European Commission to investigate the soaring cost of diesel…Fri May 16 2008 - 01:00
Impact chief says pay talks 'achievable'The general secretary of the country’s largest public service union has said a national pay deal is achievable but it must be…Thu May 15 2008 - 01:00
Four held over Tyrone bomb attackFour men have been arrested in Co Tyrone by detectives investigating the booby-trap bomb attack on an off-duty police officer…Thu May 15 2008 - 01:00
Ireland pledges €1m for China reliefIreland today pledged €1 million to help earthquake relief efforts in China.Thu May 15 2008 - 01:00
Average age of mothers highest in Dún LaoghaireThe average age of mothers giving birth has risen again with the oldest in Dun Laoghaire and the youngest in Limerick and Waterford…Wed May 14 2008 - 01:00
Murphy apologises for Garda actionsGarda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy has expressed “profound regret” at the findings of the Morris tribunal report and has apologised…Wed May 07 2008 - 01:00
Gardaí to target drink drivers, speedersGardaí are to deploy extra officers over the bank holiday weekend to clamp down on drink driving and speeding.Fri May 02 2008 - 01:00
Shuttle bus starts in Phoenix ParkA shuttle bus service has started operating in Dublin’s Phoenix Park transporting visitors and workers around the 712 hectare…Fri May 02 2008 - 01:00
€3m to be spent on T21 ads in 2008Nearly €3 million is to be spent this year on advertising the Government’s Transport 21 strategy.Fri May 02 2008 - 01:00
Contract signed for Garda radio systemGardaí are to be issued with a new secure radio system starting later this year, Minister for Justice Brian Lenihan said this…Fri May 02 2008 - 01:00
Gardaí to clamp down on drink drivingGardaí are to deploy extra officers over the bank holiday weekend to clamp down on drink driving and speeding.Thu May 01 2008 - 01:00
Gardaí say 1998 murder inquiry activeGardaí today appealed for information on the unsolved murder of an 83-year-old man in Co Mayo ten years ago and insisted the …Thu May 01 2008 - 01:00
Bodies removed from FOI - O'ReillyInformation Commissioner Emily O’Reilly has again called for the removal of fees for Freedom of Information requests and for …Thu May 01 2008 - 01:00
Twin brothers (33) found dead after Waterford city fireTwo men found dead after an apartment fire in Waterford city were 33-year-old twin brothers, it emerged this evening.Wed Apr 30 2008 - 01:00
Ahern to meet Bush after US speechTaoiseach Bertie Ahern will meet US President George W Bush in Washington tomorrow.Tue Apr 29 2008 - 01:00
Survey shows smoking up since 2002Smoking rates have increased since 2002 despite the introduction of the smoking ban in public places, according to a study published…Tue Apr 29 2008 - 01:00
12% admit to drink driving in surveyTwelve per cent of drivers admit to drink driving, according to the Department of Health survey published today.Tue Apr 29 2008 - 01:00
Further talks on pharmacy row plannedPharmacists have described today’s talks with the Health Service Executive (HSE) on the ongoing row over the distribution of …Mon Apr 28 2008 - 01:00
Court finds hospital's transfusion order lawfulThe High Court has upheld the right of a Dublin hospital to seek a court order allowing it to give a blood transfusion to a woman…Fri Apr 25 2008 - 01:00
Don't punish Govt on Lisbon - GilmoreLabour party leader Eamon Gilmore has urged voters to “resist the temptation” of using the referendum on the Lisbon Treaty to…Fri Apr 25 2008 - 01:00
Ahern, Paisley to open Boyne siteTaoiseach Bertie Ahern will officially open the Battle of the Boyne site near Drogheda in one of the final functions in the role…Thu Apr 24 2008 - 01:00
Pharmacists accuse HSE of intimidationPharmacists tonight called on the Health Service Executive (HSE) to “stop wasting taxpayers’ money” on court actions against …Thu Apr 24 2008 - 01:00
Lotto jackpot set to top €14mTonight’s Lotto jackpot is set to reach €14 million after it rolled over for the last 11 draws.Wed Apr 23 2008 - 01:00
FG says image of drinking as ‘glamorous’ must endTHE IMAGE of alcohol consumption as a “glamorous pastime” must be ended in an effort to combat Ireland’s drinking culture, Fine…Wed Apr 23 2008 - 01:00
'Glamour' of drinking must end - FGThe image of alcohol consumption as a “glamorous pastime” must be ended in an effort to combat Ireland’s drinking culture, Fine…Tue Apr 22 2008 - 01:00
Thirteen questioned over Artane murderGardaí are this evening questioning 13 men who were arrested this morning by gardaí investigating the gangland killing of Anthony…Mon Apr 21 2008 - 01:00
Alcohol consumption rose in 2007, HSE report findsAlmost half of those who carry out murders are under the influence of alcohol when they carry out their crimes, a wide-ranging…Mon Apr 21 2008 - 01:00
Group seeks commitment on abuse policiesBishops have been urged to give a commitment to publish a national audit on the introduction of child protection policies in …Mon Apr 21 2008 - 01:00
Ballymun hotel shut down by landlordStaff and guests were forced to leave a Dublin hotel this afternoon after a row between the hotel operators and the owners of…Fri Apr 18 2008 - 01:00
HSE threatens pharmacists with actionThe Health Service Executive (HSE) has threatened to take legal action against pharmacists if they do not commit to dispensing…Fri Apr 18 2008 - 01:00
Glaxo to create 50 jobs over 3 yearsPharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline is to expand its manufacturing facility in Dungarvan, Co Waterford and create 50 new jobs…Thu Apr 17 2008 - 01:00
Ship detained in Cork after inspectionA ship that arrived in Cork early this morning was found to be paying crew-members as little as $1 an hour, according to the …Thu Apr 17 2008 - 01:00
Parlon warns on damaging economyIreland’s economy has been severely damaged internationally by reports of impending economic doom, the Construction Industry …Thu Apr 17 2008 - 01:00
Ictu votes to enter new national pay talksDelegates from the Irish Congress of Trade Unions have voted overwhelmingly to enter forthcoming national pay talks.Thu Apr 17 2008 - 01:00
PDs to unveil new leader tomorrowThe Progressive Democrats party will unveil its new leader early tomorrow morning, it said today.Wed Apr 16 2008 - 01:00
Visits by US residents jump 15 per centThe number of US visitors to Ireland jumped by 15 per cent in February despite a weakening dollar, according to new figures released…Wed Apr 16 2008 - 01:00
Diesel rises ahead of new tax regimeThe price of diesel has hit new highs, rising by nearly three cent per litre in the last month, according to figures published…Tue Apr 15 2008 - 01:00
De Rossa assaulted after Lisbon Treaty meetingLabour MEP Prionsias De Rossa was allegedly beaten up after a public meeting to discuss the Lisbon Treaty in Dublin last night…Tue Apr 15 2008 - 01:00
